LD1803

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric Practice

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Amends laws governing optometric practice in Maine, including defining the practice of optometry and expanding surgical procedures.

This bill amends the laws governing optometrists in Maine. It provides a more detailed explanation of what constitutes the practice of optometry, including certain types of ophthalmic surgeries. The bill prohibits an optometrist from administering drugs by injection or intravenously. It directs the Maine Board of Optometry to adopt rules to further define the scope of practice of optometry and establish credentialing requirements for surgical procedures.

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Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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76 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate INSISTED on The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-657) Report and PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-657) PREVAILED

Apr 13

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 948 Yeas 30 - Nays 4 - Excused 1 - Absent 0

Apr 13

Senate

Sent down for concurrence.